Santa Maria Style Barbecue RecipesAuthentic Santa Maria Tri-Tip RecipeSanta Maria Style Pinquito Beans RecipeSimple Santa Maria Green SaladSanta Maria Salsa Recipe Book A Room If there’s one thing that brings travelers and adventurers to our valley, it’s our iconic Santa Maria Style barbecue. The reason our barbecue is treasured by taste buds around the world? Authenticity and simplicity. We use recipes that date back generations—and we know better than to mess with a good thing. Fortunately for barbecue lovers and grillmasters alike, the timelessness and simplicity of our recipes means they’re easy to prepare on your own. Today, we’re serving up our top tips and secret recipes (shhhh!) to help you bring the flavors of Santa Maria style barbecue to your grill back home. Just don’t blame us when your neighbors come knocking for a plate or two. Enjoy the recipes below or checkout the Official Santa Maria Style Cookbook. It starts with the right seasonings and the best barbecue products. Before you dive fork-deep into our recipes, make sure you’re starting out with the best products and seasonings—the simplicity of Santa Maria Style makes the ingredients you use all the more important. We recommend getting your products from Susie Q’s. Founded by Santa Maria local Susan Righetti, Susie Q’s offers the pinquito beans, Santa Maria Style seasonings, and red oak chips you’ll need to ensure your barbecue is authentic. What are we cooking? Today, we’re whipping up the classic Santa Maria Style barbecue plate. This includes: Authentic Santa Maria Tri-Tip Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans Tangy Santa Maria Salsa Simple Santa Maria Green Salsa Pro Tips Before You Begin: The pinquito beans need to soak overnight, so start those the night prior. The salsa needs to sit for at least one hour to develop its full flavor, so make it the morning of your barbecue, or 1-2 hours before you start on your meat. Red oak chips are the key to getting that distinct Santa Maria flavor in your meat. Be sure to use them, or your tri-tip won’t taste authentic. For a truly authentic Santa Maria Style barbecue meal, serve this all up with a fresh strawberry dessert (our Valley is famous for ‘em) and a good glass of red wine. Santa Maria Style Barbecue Recipes: Authentic Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Recipe Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans Recipe Tangy Santa Maria Salsa Recipe Simple Santa Maria Green Salad Want even more tasty tips? You can find the recipes for a complete Santa Maria Style feast – including our famous tri-tip rub, garlic bread, and all the barbecue fixings in the Santa Maria Valley Cookbook. *** In Santa Maria Valley, there’s so much to do from here. Hit the road and explore it all with our 24 hiking trails, 34 tasting rooms, seven unique AVAs, 13 beaches, and a growing selection of local breweries, all within a beautiful 30-minute drive. There is no need to venture far if you are looking for sand dunes, cycling and authentic Santa Maria Style dining. You’ll find it’s the perfect home base, where you can eat, drink and do more for less.
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Elmer Ross Beach Elmer Ross Beach is a small, beautiful beach that sits below large cliffs. Because of the cliffs and surrounding rocks, this beach is less wavy that others. Elmer Ross Beach is also a great place to explore tide pools during low tide.
Fisherman's Beach Fisherman’s Beach is the final beach you approach and you leave Avila Beach. The beach gets its name from the nearby Fishermen’s Memorial, which pays tribute to those lost at sea. Fisherman’s Beach is sometimes called Dog Beach, because dogs are allowed to roam and play off leashes, as long as they’re well-behaved.
Rice Ranch Trail Also located near Orcutt Community Park is this easy, 3.2-mile loop trail, which features opportunities to see beautiful wild flowers and wildlife. The trail offers a number of nearby activity options and is accessible all year. Leashed dogs are also welcome on this trail.
September 19 2nd Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day The 2nd Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day will take place Saturday, September 19, in the Santa Maria Valley. On Farm Day, the public will have the opportunity to visit farms, ranches, wineries and nurseries to experience a day of agricultural activities and tours as well as meet the farmers who grow the food they […]
October 02 Old Orcutt's First Friday: October Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
November 06 Old Orcutt's First Friday: November Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
December 04 Old Orcutt's First Friday: December Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.